Boruto: Kakashi’s Return Might Be Near, And It Changes Everything

This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

With Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, a major battle against the Shinju is looming. However, the most powerful ninja from the previous generation – like Naruto and Sasuke – are either imprisoned, lost, or unavailable. This forces Boruto and Sarada, and other young ninja, to take on much bigger responsibilities and protect the village before they’re fully prepared.

Fans are also eager to see Kakashi Hatake appear in the Boruto manga. They hope the Sixth Hokage will return to help Konoha through its biggest crisis yet. Given the current storyline of *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*, a return by Kakashi could be incredibly helpful, particularly for Shikamaru, who is currently leading Konoha while Naruto is away and facing a lot of pressure.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Still Hasn’t Shown Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi Shows Up in the Boruto Anime but Not In the Manga

Kakashi Hatake is not in the Boruto manga.
Kakashi only shows up as an advisor in the Boruto anime.

Many fans are wondering what happened to Kakashi Hatake and would love to see him return in the Boruto manga. It’s unclear if he’s simply taking a break from ninja work, or if he’s secretly on a mission, similar to how Jiraiya often worked outside of Konoha village.

I’ve been thinking about Kakashi’s role in Boruto, and it seems like Kishimoto and Ikemoto might be saving him for a really impactful return. Given how the story is unfolding, I wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up during the peak of the Shinju conflict, or even earlier. He could be sent on a dangerous, secret mission that throws a wrench into Jura and the God Trees’ plans. Or, maybe he’ll step in to guide both Sarada and Shikamaru, offering his experience as a mentor.

I’ve been seeing a lot of discussion online about what Kakashi’s been up to lately. With Naruto gone and things getting more complicated politically in Konoha – especially with this new advisor, Kobu, showing up – people are wondering if Kakashi might become Hokage again. The feeling is he’ll likely step in if Shikamaru ever decides to step down or can no longer continue in the role.

Kakashi Might Replace Shikamaru as Interim Hokage

Kakashi Might Become Hokage Again

The latest chapter of *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex* reveals more about the tense political climate in Konoha. Shikamaru is facing serious consequences after the elders questioned him about a recent mission. They’re determined to uncover the truth about his involvement with Boruto, who is still mistakenly believed to be responsible for Naruto’s death because of Eida’s powerful abilities.

Furthermore, the village elders are looking into how Boruto managed to escape while being questioned in Konoha, which is causing a lot of pressure on Shikamaru. Kobu is focused on finding the person secretly assisting Boruto, adding to Shikamaru’s difficulties. As the political situation becomes more critical, Shikamaru risks losing his role as the temporary Hokage.

I spend my days eating, sleeping, and stressing over trivial matters. My purpose is to give these children the freedom to be carefree and silly for as long as possible. -Kakashi

If needed, Kakashi Hatake might be asked to become Hokage again, similar to how Hiruzen Sarutobi provided leadership after Minato Namikaze’s death. But, being Kakashi, he’d likely evaluate everything carefully before accepting such a big role.

Ikemoto Says Kakashi Might Appear In Boruto Manga

Kakashi’s Role Is Still Unconfirmed

Fans of the *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex* manga really miss Kakashi Hatake, and the artist, Ikemoto, is aware they’ve been hoping to see him play a significant role for a long time. This is true for other popular ninja from earlier in the series, like Lady Tsunade, who has barely appeared – only mentioned once and seen only in pictures hanging in the Hokage’s office.

Ikemoto previously mentioned Kakashi might reappear in the Boruto manga, although he didn’t share specifics. This has left fans hopeful and wondering if Kakashi will play an important part in future storylines.

2025-09-28 20:35